RFK Jr. Defends Deep HHS Budget Cuts Amidst Criticism | JQJO

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his department's deep budget cuts during contentious congressional hearings. He attributed the cuts to a plan inspired by Elon Musk, while acknowledging their painfulness. Kennedy faced criticism for lacking specifics on cuts and for potentially undermining vaccine trust. Lawmakers from both parties questioned the legality and impact of the budget reductions, with Democrats accusing the administration of illegally impounding funds. Kennedy stated that he has reinstated some programs cut in error, aiming to streamline HHS and improve efficiency.